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A781 YMD

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,686 mi
Last recorded60,686 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA781 YMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2012 60,686 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 60,660 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 60,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 60,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 60,549 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 59,530 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?

Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
501
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
1,234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 705
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 286
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 219
Steering rack gaiter split 194
Headlamp aim too high 168
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A781 YMD is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Chevette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A781 YMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Chevette typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 42 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A781 YMD?

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What year was A781 YMD registered?

A781 YMD is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 13 June 1984.

Is A781 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A781 YMD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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